DENNYS REST 5115
12375 SR 535, Orlando FL 32836 · 5123396101
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of liquid eggs 49°f, diced ham 49°f stored inside reach in cooler on the counter located on cook line, less than 4 hours recommend using ice bath or quick chill products immediately. Rechecked @10:16am 41°f liquid eggs, diced ham 39°f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled used for toast recommend to replace or resurface.(server area)
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Spoke to General Manager all employees must complete training by next routine inspection.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed water on the floor grout near dump sink located front server area, has bad odor, Spoke to Manager concerning the plumbing.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled used for fruits Strawberries, grapes has black discoloration on the surface recommend to replace or resurface (sever front service line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Checked temperatures in the refrigerator drawers several food items are not at proper temperature 52f or higher, recommend refrigeration to be checked by a professional company immediately.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two broken hinges on the door used for whole shell eggs not able to close properly. hinges must be adjusted to keep door closed properly to maintain proper temperature 41f stored inside reach in cooler drawers located on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pre rinse nozzle near the dish machine.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of the water used for ice cream scoops temperature only reaching 131°f stored inside reach the server area.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Checked whole shell eggs temperature 51°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers located on cook line,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperatures of sliced ham 48°f, chorizo 54°f, sauté onions 47°f, turkey breast 52°f, hash browns 44°f, T-bone steak 53°f, whole shell eggs 51°f stored inside refrigerator drawers located on the cook line per Manager stored on line less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill all products in the walk in freezer or use ice bags for proper cold holding 41°f or below. Temperature violations cited on routine inspection report 11/7/2024 callback 11/14/2024 also 4/9/2025 Recommend to use Time as public health control form given to Manager at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed several items not time mark on the cook line recommend training for cooks and server.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed egg white not date marked stored inside walk in cooler. Manager had employee to date mark at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled used for fruits Strawberries, grapes has black discoloration on the surface recommend to replace or resurface (sever front service line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like growth on the side panel of the ice bin soda machine one.( server line)
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on the handles throughout the reach in cooler drawers located on the cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Checked temperatures in the refrigerator drawers several food items are not at proper temperature 52°f or higher, recommend refrigeration to be checked by a professional company immediately.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two broken hinges on the door used for whole shell eggs not able to close properly. hinges must be adjusted to keep door closed properly to maintain proper temperature 41°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers located on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor has food debris spilled on the floor. Observed old dried food particles left on the floor underneath the fryers on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of terrible grease accumulation on two hood filters directly above three fryers located on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pre rinse nozzle near the dish machine.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of cheddar cheese 45/46 °f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line. less than 4 hours Recommend to quick chill product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board used for toast soiled has black discoloration on the surface, recommend replace or resurface.(server area)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current copy of restaurant license 4/1/2025 provided in front lobby. Checked license paid showing current 4/1/2026,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris spilled on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters and fryers has terrible grease accumulation recommend clean more often (cook line)
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters exposed on the counter in the server area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler used for sirloin and raw hamburgers patties.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dish machine two times not sanitizing properly 0 ppm chlorine spoke to Manager must notify company immediately, must use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitizer until machine repaired.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs wearing gloves then handled a clean plate while wearing the same gloves without washing hands on the cook line. Spoke to General Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature roast beef 50°f, whole eggs 55°f, precooked bacon 53°f stored inside reach in cooler on the cooks line less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in the reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of country gray 121°f recommend to reheat 165°f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled containers used on the cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease on the handles of equipment on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged near in the dish machine room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris dried inside microwave oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters and fryers has terrible grease accumulation on the surface on the cook line.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pancake batter <4 hours (54 - Cold Holding). - prepped lasagna <4 hours (53 - Cold Holding) Chef moved to freezer for expedited cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filters for tea and coffee machines with date 3/21/22
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - storage bay next to flat grill - cooler openings at cook line - gaskets soiled at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to skillet station
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice nozzles and surrounding area are soiled. Cutting boards on shelf are soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill.
Reach-in freezers interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tomatoes,46 f,cheese,50 f,pico de gallo,46 held less than four hours.Operator transfer to walk-in cooler.Technician has been called.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice nozzles and surrounding area are soiled. Cutting boards on shelf are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill.
Reach-in freezers interior have accumulation of soil residues.
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